An attempted armed robbery turned into a hostage situation Thursday morning at Casa Vieja Grocery on Lake Worth Road and Kirk Road in Palm Springs.MOBILE/TABLET USERS: Watch the ReportSheriff Ric Bradshaw said shortly before 8 a.m. Palm Springs police received a call to an armed robbery in progress at Casa Vieja Grocery.VIDEO: Sheriff Ric Bradshaw discusses details on sceneVIDEO: Victims transported to Palm Springs Police Dept.According to deputies, three armed men rushed into the business and people inside were able to run out and call police. Six people still inside were able to hide themselves in the back of the store.Police believe the armed suspects were able to escape out a back door, based on live video surveillance inside the business.One hostage was pistol whipped, and a woman in her 70s was in need of medical attention after the incident, Bradshaw said.The SWAT team was able to rescue the 6 hostages inside. They have been transported to the Palm Springs Police Department for questioning.+ Download free WPBF 25 News appThe area and intersection roads have been reopened.